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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.58, 18,274.08 and 8,467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.58, 18,274.08 and 8,467.77 is: 11,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.58 : 18,274.08 = 8,467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.58/18,274.08 = 8,467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.58x = 18,274.08 × 8,467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.58x = 154,740,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,740,628.68/13,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.20

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